The Hernando Historical Museum Assoc., Inc. and North Pinellas County Scout Sertoma Club, Inc. present the 35th Annual Brooksville Raid Reenactment, Jan. 17 & 18, 2015. This reenactment is a re-creation of a Civil War battle that happened in Hernando County in July of l864.

The Raid is held the 3rd weekend in January every year. We have become the largest Civil War reenactment in Florida with over 1500 reenactors and their families. We have 28 cannons, 60 horses, and over 50 sutlers.

The public is invited to tour, at no additional charge, the authentic confederate and union camps and actually see how they lived and what it was like during the Civil War. We expect around 60 sutlers (Vendors), so you can purchase any Civil War items you might want. We also have kettle corn, old time root beer and you can't leave without having a FRY BREAD. 2015-01-07 00:00:00_____________________

This program will span two days and will be packed with events, Civil War re-enactors, speakers, tours and vendors. This year’s theme will look at the Sacrifice made by both sides and the recognition by veterans of the fight that there was “glory enough for all” to go around during the second attack on Fort Fisher in January 1865.2015-01-07 00:00:00_____________________

An annual re-enactment of a Civil War Batte between the North and the South. Hundreds of re-enactors come from miles around to participate in this historical event.

The Annual Olustee Battle Reenactment will be held February 14th & 15th, 2015 at the Olustee Battlefield State Park. This is the famous site of Florida's Largest Civil War Battle.2015-01-07 00:00:00_____________________

Sunday, February 22
10:20 a.m. Church Service at First Baptist in Okolona (Main Street)
12:30 p.m. Troops at Headquarters to march to position
12:30 p.m. Period Music (Activities Tent)
1:30 p.m. Jeffery Forest Memorial (at battlefield)
2:00 p.m. Battle of Okolona (battlefield)
Drawing for the reenactor winner of the soldier's quilt
3:00 p.m. Conclusion of the Battle of Okolona Reenactment

The 150th Battle of Bentonville Anniversary reenactment will be held at Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site. The event is open to the public. Tickets for Saturday & Sunday's battle reenactments are available for purchase. All other activities, including the Visitors Center, Harper House, encampments, and activities in the tent are free of charge to all visitors.2015-01-06 18:15:46_____________________

This will be a Tartan Ball in Remembrance of the Soldiers of Celtic Heritage Who Fought in the Civil War. Guests are asked to coordinate Tartan/Plaid into their Attire (e.g. Ladies might use tartan ribbons in headpieces or on gowns; Gentlemen might wear a tartan cravat or waistcoat). Limited Tickets for this Unique Venue
Held in one of St. Louis' Most Beautiful Private Victorian Mansions. 1850's - 1860s Attire Required.

1. We will have exclusive use of a private Victorian Mansion.
2. Second Floor is the most Elegant Private Victorian Ballroom in St. Louis.
3. Etiquette and Dance Instruction Workshops.
4. 14 newly introduced Civil War documented dances that have Celtic roots.
5. Music by Celtic Harpist during the formal dinner prepared by Private Chef.
6. Bagpipers and Highland Dancers .
7. Robert Burns' Scottish Love Poetry Read by Mr. James Duffy, native of Dunfermline, Scotland.2013-08-28 18:36:55_____________________

On March 7 & 8, 2015, The Mariners’ Museum will commemorate the two-day Battle of Hampton Roads with a weekend of family fun.

On Saturday & Sunday, with Museum admission, visitors can:

Experience Living History encampments and demonstrations
Listen to 19th century music
Enjoy family programs and games, including Ironclad BattleQuest, a fun, interactive family adventure game
Meet Abraham Lincoln
New This Year! Historic iron-casting and iron-working demonstrations

Again this year, visitors can go on a behind-the-scenes tour of the USS Monitor Center Wet Lab at a special discounted rate of $10/person in addition to Museum admission. Guided tours will be offered in half-hour increments throughout the weekend with a limit of 15 people per tour. Tickets can be purchased at the admissions desk during the weekend.2015-01-08 00:00:00_____________________

In 1863, Hartville played host to a battle between the Confederate and Union armies during the War between the States, resulting in the Battle of Hartville. The reenactment camps will take place around the a historic mansion that was once the grounds for Confederate soldier camps. The area will be transformed to allow people to really understand what life was like in the 1860's.

Friday, there will be a "school day" at the reenactment, where all area school students are invited to attend and experience what it was like to live as a soldier during the war.

Saturday, there will be two battles, one taking place where the original Battle of Hartville took place, on the courthouse lawn. There will also be bluegrass music, two ladies' tea socials, and a Civil War Times ball. The battles will be fought in areas that everyone can observe.

There will sutler tents set up in the front lawn. Sutlers will sell Civil War period items and food. The Ladies tea social will take place on the lawn of the mansion, and there will also be a Civil War ball will be Saturday evening, along with a canon firing. Sunday, there will be a church service on the front lawn, along with a music performance and a battle.
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